Designing and Accurately Developing a [6 + 2] Dipolar Cycloaddition for the Synthesis of Benzodiazocines.

1,6-Dipolar cycloadditions represent a valuable strategy for the rapid construction of medium-sized rings. Herein, we describe the concept for the design of 1,6-dipoles that bypasses the regioselectivity. Through the introduction of an amino group into Morita-Baylis-Hillman (MBH) carbonates, unprecedented [6 + 2] dipolar cycloadditions were accurately developed with Cs2CO3, efficiently delivering a series of benzodiazocines in mild conditions. Computational studies bring a deeper understanding of this reaction.